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Present at the meeting:

• Councillor J Hilton (Chairman)
• Councillor Mrs E Smethurst (Vice Chairman)
• Councillor Mrs J Beswick
• Councillor B Bowen
• Councillor R Clayton
• Councillor Mrs P Cullen
• Councillor G A Fairhurst
• Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
• Councillor J D Hodgkinson
• Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
• Councillor P A Liptrot
• Councillor Mrs J Prescott
• Councillor W Carney

22 Apologies for absence: Councillor N A Bradbury.

23 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 15 July 2008 were approved as a correct record.

24 Planning appeals: The Committee considered a report setting out the following appeals which had been lodged since 17 June 2008. The number of appeals received to date during 2008 was 39.

Application No and Date Appeal Lodged	Development,Location, Ward and Appellant	Officer’s Recommendation	Committee or Delegated Decision and Method of Dealing with Appeal
A/07/70149 27/6/2008	Alterations and extensions to existing agricultural building for livery purposes (15no. stables), together with construction of menage. (Re-submission of A/07/68056) Hillside Cottage, Pendlebury Lane, Haigh, Wigan WN2 1LT (Aspull New Springs Whelley) Northern Star Livery Stables	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/07/70220 26/6/2008	To install ATM in front elevation of premises Post Office. 36 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington WA3 3AD (Golborne And Lowton West) The Post Office Ltd	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/07/70320 9/6/2008	To extend dwellinghouse first floor to side/rear. 2A The Nook, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9JB (Shevington With Lower Ground) Anthony W Banks	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/70423 15/7/2008	To use land as extended garden curtilage. (Re-submission of A/07/68472 - Refused). Open Land East of 7 Lancaster Avenue, Atherton (Atherton) Mr and Mrs Ratcliffe	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/70604 7/7/2008	To retain smoking shelter to rear of public hous(Retrospective Application). The Avenue PH, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan WN5 7EF (Pemberton) Weston Castle Ltd	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/70669 30/6/2008	To retain front and rear roof alterations (Retrospective Application) (Re-submission of A/07/70217). 20 Danesway, Wigan WN1 2EX (Wigan Central) Mr and Mrs D Powell	Approve Unconditionally	Committee Written Representation
A/08/70758 6/16/2008	To incorporate land as extended garden curtilages. Land To Rear Of 17, 19, 21 & 16 Melton Close Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PP (Tyldesley) The Occupiers Of 17, 19, 21, 16 Melton Close, Astley	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/70909 5/6/2008	To retain 1.5m high boundary fencing. (Retrospective Application). 12 Longden Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9LF (Ashton) Mr John Joughin	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/71006 23/6/2008	To erect 1 No. detached dormer bungalow together with improved access to rear of 6 Plantation Gates. Rear of 6 Plantation Gates, Wigan WN1 3UP (Wigan Central) Mr M Foy	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
ADV/08/05379 9/6/2008	To retain 1no. non-illuminated advertising hoarding on side of building (Retrospective Application). Upper Morris Working Mens Club, Morris Street, Wigan WN1 3QX (Wigan Central) Upper Morris Working Mens Club	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
ADV/08/05382 18/6/2008	To display 1no. externally illuminated totem sign, 1no. internally illuminated canopy sign and 4no. sets of internally illuminated letters. Park Inn Hotel, Leigh Sports Village, Atherleigh Way, Leigh (Leigh South) LPI Hotels Ltd	Part Approve/Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
ADV/08/05393 24/6/2008	To retain 1no. high level non-illuminated wall mounted sign (Retrospective Application). Ashland Communication Equipment, Ashland House, Dobson Park Way, Ince, Wigan WN2 2DX (Ince) Mrs Dione Prescott	Refuse	Delegated Written Representation
A/08/70432 9/6/2008	To erect 1no. two storey dwellinghouse, with associated detached double garage and 1no. bungalow following demolition of existing dwellinghouse, together with formation of vehicular access on The Fields. (Re-submission of A/07/70180). 50 Ashfield Park Drive, Standish, Wigan WN6 0EG (Standish With Langtree) Mr and Mrs A Jones	Non - Determination	Written Representation

Notifications had been received from the Department of Communities and Local Government that the under-mentioned appeals had been determined as follows:-

Application No and Date Appeal Lodged	Development, Location, Ward and Appellant	Officer’s Recommendation	Committee or Delegated Decision
A/06/67597	To erect 1 No. detached bungalow (outline application, all matters reserved except access). Land To West of 29 - 37 Lower Green Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester (Astley Mosley Common) Mr & Mrs Koppens	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69257	To erect 2 No. 2.5 storey dwellinghouses. Land To The Rear of 247-255 Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Manchester (Atherton) Carl Ince	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69488	To erect new dwellinghouse on site of former barn (now demolished) Burrows Farm, Low Hall Farm, Wigan Road, Hindley, Wigan WN6 8AP (Hindley) Mr Anders	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69816	To extend dwellinghouse; 1st floor to side over existing garage. 25 Gladden Hey Drive, Winstanley, Wigan WN3 6LJ (Winstanley) Mr & Mrs Black	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69912	To extend bungalow dormer to rear together with increase in roof ridge height 8 Ravenswood Drive, Hindley,Wigan WN2 2QT (Hindley) Mr Lee Blackburn	Refuse	Delegated
A/07/69924	To construct permanent vehicular footpath crossing 47 City Road Wigan WN5 0AY (Pemberton) Mr P Monks & Miss G Deakin	Refuse	Delegated
ADV/07/05349	Retrospective consent to display 3no. non-illuminated advance directional signs Bridgewater Arms, 33 St Helens Road, Leigh WN7 4HA (Leigh South) Dee Jays Nightclub	Refuse	Delegated
ADV/08/05366	To retain 3no. externally illuminated fascia signs, 1no. internally illuminated wall mounted box sign. (Retrospective Application). Kellys Off Licence,688 - 690 Ormskirk Road, Wigan WN5 8BE (Pemberton) Mr Parminder S Kasbia	Part Approve/Refuse	Delegated

Appeals allowed with conditions:

Application No and Date Appeal Lodged	Development, Location, Ward and Appellant	Officer’s Recommendation	Committee or Delegated Decision
A/07/70324	To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to side 26 Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0PX (Standish With Langtree) Mr D Derbyshire	Refuse	Delegated

Appeals withdrawn:

Application Noand Date Appeal Lodged	Development, Location, Ward and Appellant	Officer’s Recommendation	Committee or Delegated Decision
A/07/70090	Erection of 2 No 3 storey apartment blocks containing 15 no apartments and 3 no 2 storey flats above garages Smethurst Farm,Smethurst Lane, Wigan WN5 8BL (Pemberton) Wainhomes Developments	Refuse	Delegated

Resolved: The Committee notes the report now submitted.

25 Former Kingshill School, Tyldesley, development brief: The Committee considered a report that advised Members of the draft development brief that had been prepared in respect of the former Kingshill School site, Tyldesley.

The report set out details of the alternative options to be considered. The reason for selecting the one recommended was that to not provide a brief would lead to developer uncertainty and a potentially smaller financial receipt. The development brief also provided the opportunity to make clear the Council’s intention to retain a substantial building of local interest.

Resolved: The Planning Committee:-

• endorse the development brief; and
• recommends Cabinet to approve the draft development brief and refer it to the Head of Property Services for inclusion within the Sales Particulars.

26 Tyldesley Town Centre conservation area appraisal: The Committee considered a report that informed Members of the results of a consultation of Tyldesley Town Centre conservation area appraisal and management proposal.

The consultation had resulted in two proposed boundary changes to the existing conservation area, in order to promote the historic development of the town and to highlight its varied industrial heritage.

There were no alternative options available for consideration.

Resolved: The Planning Committee notes the revised Tyldesley Town Centre conservation area appraisal, which will become a material consideration in the assessment of future planning applications.

27 Information items: There were no information items.

28 Places Need Vision seminar: The Chairman of the meeting agreed to consider this additional item as urgent, the special circumstance being the need to make a provisional booking of places as soon as possible.

The Director of Environmental Services informed the Committee that Wigan Council had been allocated two places for Members of the Planning Committee to attend a seminar in October 2008 on Places Need Vision.

Resolved: Councillors J Hilton and G A Fairhurst are allocated the two places available for the seminar.

29 Elected Members’ summer school: The Chairman of the meeting agreed to consider this additional item as urgent, the special circumstance being the need to make a provisional booking of places as soon as possible.

The Director of Environmental Services invited Members to indicate if they wished to book a place at the Elected Members’ summer school which this year would be held at St Andrews University, Edinburgh on 29 August 2008.

Resolved: The Committee authorises the Director of Environmental Services to book a place for Councillor J D Hodgkinson at the Elected Members’ summer school to be held at St Andrews University, Edinburgh on 29 August 2008.

30 Planning proposals: The Committee considered planning and related applications which had been submitted to the Council. Reports and associated documentation and representations had been circulated with the agenda.

Resolved: (1) The decisions of the Committee on the planning and related applications are as set out in the schedule attached.

(2) In respect of application A/08/71381, 60 Park Road, Wigan, the officers’ recommendation was to approve the application with conditions. The Members resolved to refuse the application for the following reason:-

1. The proposal would introduce a hot food takeaway in close proximity to existing residential properties and would result in a detrimental impact on the amenities of these local residents by reason of late night noise and disturbance and on street parking contrary to the aims and objectives of Policy S1D and Policy G1A of the Replacement Unitary Development Plan and the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance on Hot Food Establishments.
2. The application has failed to provide adequate and sufficient information in order to demonstrate that the odour extraction system, including the design of the proposed flue, is adequate to discharge odours to a satisfactory level, having regard to the amenity of adjoining residential properties from smells and the visual appearance of the rear of the property when viewed from the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore contrary to the aims and objectives of Policy G1A and EV3A of the Wigan Replacement Unitary Plan and the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance for Hot Food Establishments.

The motion to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor R Clayton for the above reasons. He stated that the proposal would have a negative impact on the neighbouring property and local residents. He also stated that parking and access to the proposal was inadequate. Councillor G A Fairhurst seconded refusal of the application for the above reasons. The vote on the motion to refuse the application was carried 11 votes to 0.

(3) In respect of application A/08/71048, listed building consent for partial demolition of Municipal Buildings (retained façade) and erection of new structure, the Committee authorises the Director of Environmental Services to forward the application to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in accordance with the provisions of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations, 1990 and indicate that the Local Planning Authority would be minded to approve the application subject to conditions.

(4) In respect of application A/08/71049, conservation area consent for demolition of 17 – 19 The Wiend, Children’s Library and partial demolition of Municipal Buildings, the Committee authorises the Director of Environmental Services to forward the application to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in accordance with the provisions of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations, 1990 and indicate that the Local Planning Authority would be minded to approve the application subject to conditions.

Schedule referred to applications approved, rejected or referred by committee

Planning applications:

A/08/71381 Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Class A5)

Location: 60 Park Road, Wigan (Wigan West ward)

Applicant: Freshphase Ltd

Letters of objection and representation from local residents.

Decision: REFUSED (see also minute 30(2))

A/08/71047 Comprehensive redevelopment to deliver Wigan Joint Service Centre and Healthy Living Zone including in detail demolition of 17 – 19 The Wiend, Children’s Library, International Swimming Pool and partial demolition of Municipal Buildings (retaining façade)

Location: Land Bounded by The Wiend, Millgate, Rodney Street, Library Street and the rear of 8-22 Library Street (excluding The Town Hall) Wigan (Wigan Central ward)

Letter of objection received from the Wigan Civic Trust.

Decision: APPROVED

Conditions:

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan references:

• P-MP001 Master Plan – Ordnance Survey
• P-MP002 Master Plan – Existing Topographical Survey
• P-MP003 Site Boundaries with proposed and existing buildings overlay
• P-MP004 Master Plan – Demolition works
• P-MP005 Master Plan – Planning application scope
• P-MP007 Master Plan – Site Plan
• P-MP008 Master Plan – Landscape
• P-MP009 Master Plan – Landscape North Site
• P-MP010 Master Plan – Landscape South Site
• P-MP011 Master Plan – Site sections – North site & South site
• P-MP012 Master Plan – Site Sections and Elevations
• P-MP015 Master Plan – Potential Locations for Public Art
• M-MP016 Vegetation Clearance
• P-NS101 North Site – Ground Floor
• P-NS102 North Site – Mezzaine Floor
• P-NS103 North Site – First Floor
• P-NS104 North Site – Second Floor
• P-NS105 North Site – Roof Plan
• P-NS301/302 North Site – Sections AA-BB
• P-NS303/304 North Site – Sections CC-DD
• P-NS401 North Site – North Elevations
• P-NS402 North Site – East Elevations
• P-NS403 North Site – South Elevations
• P-NS404 North Site – West Elevations
• P-NS601 North Site –Typical North External Bay Study
• P-NS602 North Site – Typical South External Bay Study
• P-NS701 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-NS702 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-NS703 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Internals
• P-NS704 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Internals
• P-NS705 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-SS98 South Site – Basement Plan
• P-SS99 South Site – Lower Ground Floor Plan
• P-SS100 South Site – Ground Floor Plan
• P-SS101 South Site – First Floor Plan
• P-SS102 South Site – Second Floor Plan
• P-SS103 South Site – Third Floor Plan
• P-SS104 South Site – Roof Plan
• P-SS301/302 – South Site Sections AA-BB
• PSS401/403 – South Site – North-South Elevations
• PSS402/404 – South Site – East-West Elevations
• P-SS601 South Site – Typical External Bay Study
• P-SS602 South Site – Typical Internal Bay Study
• P-SS603 South Site – Typical South Façade Bay Study
• P-SS701 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Internals
• P-SS702 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS703 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS704 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS705 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS706 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Internals
• P-NS-SS800 North Site – South Side – Materials Façade

or any other plan that is agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority

2. No development should be undertaken until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work to be undertaken in accordance with a written scheme of investigation approved by Wigan Council as Local Planning Authority.

3. Within 12 months of the commencement of the development a scheme for commemorating the heritage of the site by the display of features/artefacts and/or the erection interpretation display boards in the areas of public open space or in the buildings regarding; the archaeological remains found at the site, the location of 17-19 the Wiend, and the medieval route across the Wiend shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before first use of Municipal Buildings.

4. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced on the northern and southern sites, and notwithstanding any previously submitted details, particulars/samples of the materials to be used for the external walls, roofs and entrances for each respective building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development of each building shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

5. The site shall be treated in accordance with a landscape scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any part of the development is commenced and all works in accordance with the scheme shall be completed within a period of 36 months from the date on which development in accordance with the permission hereby granted is first commenced, or such longer period as may be agreed by the Local Planning Authority, having regard to planting seasons, such landscape scheme to include; the planting of live trees, the treatment of the piazzas, the Wiend, pavements, the steps between Millgate and the piazza, and boundaries. All planting shall be maintained for a period of 5 years from the agreed date of planting.

6. Before any part of the development is commenced on the northern and southern sites, particulars of the rainscreen construction in relation to the panel size and joint details for each respective building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development of each building shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

7. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application a full Travel Plan for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation of the buildings (either as 1 plan relating to both buildings or individually). The full travel plan(s) shall set out measures, management, monitoring and implementation arrangements including timescales.

8. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of development full details of the location and specification for the provision of cycle storage facilities within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved cycle storage facilities shall be fully provided before the first use of the buildings hereby approved commences and thereafter retained.

9. No works shall take place to Municipal Buildings until English Heritage and/or other nominated person(s) have been allowed to make a photographic record of Municipal Buildings. This must be carried out by a professionally qualified archaeological/building recording consultant or organisation in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which shall first have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Upon completion the photographic record of the building shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

10. Loading/unloading and manoeuvring of goods vehicles using northern piazza shall not take place during the following hours, namely:

• 10.30-am - 4.00 pm Monday – Sunday

unless alternative hours have previously been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

11. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until details of the proposed shared surfaces to include materials, colour and means of construction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials unless alternatives are agreed.

12. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of the development details of the proposed disabled parking provision (including location, surfacing, means of delineation) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

13. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until the following information has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: (i) a full site survey showing:

• the datum used to calibrate the site levels
• levels along all site boundaries
• levels across the site at regular intervals
• floor levels of adjoining buildings

(ii) full details of the proposed finished floor levels of all buildings and hard surfaces, including showing how levels relate to land adjoining the site and how provision is to be made to all access for all users.

The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

14. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the date of commencement details of the external flue for the extraction of fumes from the CHP boiler shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and all works which form part of the approved scheme shall be carried out and completed before the development is brought into use.

15. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until a scheme of measures to be implemented to minimise noise and vibration from the site at all times during the construction period has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall show how Best Practical Means shall be employed to minimise the impacts and special consideration should be given to Part 1, Section 10 of BS5228: 1997 Noise and Vibration on Construction Site”. The agreed scheme shall be implemented in full.

16. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until a scheme of measures to be implemented to minimise dust emissions from the site at all times during the construction period has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall show how Best Practicable Means shall be employed to control and monitor dust emissions. The agreed scheme shall be implemented in full.

17. The construction of the buildings hereby permitted shall not be carried out except during the following hours:

• Monday to Friday 07:30 to 18:00
• Saturday 08:00 to 13:00

unless prior agreement has been given to alternative hours by the Local Planning Authority.

18. Before the development hereby approved is brought into use a scheme of sound insulation for all plant and machinery shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall show how the plant and equipment will be enclosed with sound insulating material to achieve a rating level not exceeding the following level measured at the nearest noise sensitive premise:

nighttime L90 + 0 dB(A).

The approved scheme shall be implemented in full for each element of plant and machinery before that plant and machinery is brought into use.

19. Before the installation of the boiler plant is commenced, an air quality assessment shall be carried out to determine the air quality impact of the boiler plant. The scope and methodology used for this assessment should be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and the final assessment report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The boiler plant shall only be installed in accordance with the agreed scheme.

20. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until details of the arrangements to mitigate the air quality impact have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved arrangements shall be fully implemented before the uses hereby permitted are first occupied.

21. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until an investigation and assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination of the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall identify any remedial measures required to deal with any hazards identified and such measures shall be implemented before the occupation of any of the buildings hereby permitted.

22. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application before any part of the demolition of Municipal Buildings is commenced, particulars of the chimney removal and reconstruction (including how the chimneys will be dismantled, stored and relocated) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved details.

23. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application before any part of the demolitions of Municipal Buildings is commenced, particulars of the Façade retention and support details including the means of fixing and attachment of the interior frame to the listed façade shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

24. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no demolition of Municipal Buildings shall be commenced until particulars of the reinstatement of the Dome (including the design, materials and any proposed lighting scheme) to the corner of Library Street and Hewlett Street shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

25. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of development full details of the location, design, materials, colour and specification for the provision of street furniture (to include bins, bollards, benches etc) within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved facilities shall be fully provided before the first use of the buildings hereby approved commences and thereafter retained.

26. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of development full details of the location and specification for the provision of Public Art and the timing of its implementation within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved structures shall be provided in accordance with the agreed details.

27. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of the development details of a strategy for signage across the site (to include details of the size, location, design and material of signs) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented in full before first occupation.

28. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application within 12 months of the commencement of the development a scheme of external lighting for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed scheme shall be implemented in full before first occupation.

29. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until details of the method of surface water and foul water drainage from the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be installed in accordance with the approved details as an integral part of the development. No occupation or use of any building hereby approved shall commence until it has been connected to the approved drainage system.

30. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures contained in the report by The Tyrer Partnership Bird and Bat and submitted with the application.

Reasons:

1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

2. To ensure a record is made of the historic building fabric that may be lost or buried archaeological remains for archive and research purposes in accordance with Policy EV4E of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

3. To provide a legacy of information for public benefit on the site’s history and archaeology, taking into account Policy EV4E of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

4. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in terms of both design and accessibility having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

5. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policies EV3A, EV3D, EV4A, EV4B and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

6. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A, EV4A and EV4B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

7. To encourage the modes of transport other than the private car, in accordance with A1B of the replacement Wigan UDP.

8. To encourage the modes of transport other than the private car, in accordance with A1E of the replacement Wigan UDP.

9. To provide a legacy of information for public benefit on the site’s history and archaeology taking into account Policies EV4B and EV4E of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

10. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policies G1A and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

11. To ensure that the construction and surfacing are appropriate in respect of the visual appearance and providing an area that is suitable for all users including vehicles, pedestrians and disabled people taking into account Policies EV3A, EV2D, A1H and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

12. To ensure adequate and appropriate provision of car parking for disabled motorists in accordance with A1S of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

13. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.

14. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

15. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

16. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

17. To safeguard the amenities of the adjoining premises and the area generally, having regard to Policy G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

18. The predicted level of noise emission from the proposed development would not be acceptable to existing development in the vicinity outside normal working hours. The insulation of plant and machinery which generate high levels of noise will reduce the impact of the proposal on existing development in the vicinity, in accordance with Policies EV1B and G1A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

19. To ensure the boiler does not generate unacceptable emissions to air in accordance with Policy EV1B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

20. To ensure the proposal does not have an unacceptable impact on air quality in accordance with Policy EV1B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

21. To ensure that any contamination is investigated and treated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, during the carrying out of the development as required by Policy EV1B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

22. To ensure that measures are in place to remove and re-instate the chimneys to achieve a satisfactory external appearance to the buildings, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

23. To control the detailed works to the façade of Municipal Buildings to ensure its retention and to achieve a satisfactory external and internal appearance to this element of the listed building that is to be retained, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

24. To ensure that an acceptable replacement dome is constructed to achieve a satisfactory external appearance to Municipal Buildings, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

25. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in terms of both design and accessibility having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

26. To ensure public art is incorporated within the scheme in accordance with Policy EV3H of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

27. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in terms of both design and accessibility having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

28. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policies EV3A, EV3D, EV4A, EV4B and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

29. To ensure that the site is satisfactorily drained, in accordance with Policies G1C and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

30. To ensure appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated into the development in accordance with Policy EV2D of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

(Councillor Mrs E Smethurst declared a personal and non prejudicial interest in this application because she is a board member of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and a member of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority).

(Councillor J D Hodgkinson requested that his vote against the decision be recorded).

A/08/71048 Listed Building Consent for partial demolition of Municipal Buildings (retaining façade) and erection of new structure.

Location: Municipal Buildings, Hewlett Street, Wigan (Wigan Central ward)

Decision: APPROVED (see minute 30(3))

Conditions:

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on plan references:

• P-MP001 Master Plan – Ordnance Survey
• P-MP002 Master Plan – Existing Topographical Survey
• P-MP003 Site Boundaries with proposed and existing buildings overlay
• P-MP004 Master Plan – Demolition works
• P-MP005 Master Plan – Planning application scope
• P-MP007 Master Plan – Site Plan
• P-MP008 Master Plan – Landscape
• P-MP009 Master Plan – Landscape North Site
• P-MP010 Master Plan – Landscape South Site
• P-MP011 Master Plan – Site sections – North site & South site
• P-MP012 Master Plan – Site Sections and Elevations
• P-MP015 Master Plan – Potential Locations for Public Art
• M-MP016 Vegetation Clearance
• P-NS101 North Site – Ground Floor
• P-NS102 North Site – Mezzaine Floor
• P-NS103 North Site – First Floor
• P-NS104 North Site – Second Floor
• P-NS105 North Site – Roof Plan
• P-NS301/302 North Site – Sections AA-BB
• P-NS303/304 North Site – Sections CC-DD
• P-NS401 North Site – North Elevations
• P-NS402 North Site – East Elevations
• P-NS403 North Site – South Elevations
• P-NS404 North Site – West Elevations
• P-NS601 North Site –Typical North External Bay Study
• P-NS602 North Site – Typical South External Bay Study
• P-NS701 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-NS702 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-NS703 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Internals
• P-NS704 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Internals
• P-NS705 North Site – 3D Artist Impressions Externals
• P-SS98 South Site – Basement Plan
• P-SS99 South Site – Lower Ground Floor Plan
• P-SS100 South Site – Ground Floor Plan
• P-SS101 South Site – First Floor Plan
• P-SS102 South Site – Second Floor Plan
• P-SS103 South Site – Third Floor Plan
• P-SS104 South Site – Roof Plan
• P-SS301/302 – South Site Sections AA-BB
• PSS401/403 – South Site – North-South Elevations
• PSS402/404 – South Site – East-West Elevations
• P-SS601 South Site – Typical External Bay Study
• P-SS602 South Site – Typical Internal Bay Study
• P-SS603 South Site – Typical South Façade Bay Study
• P-SS701 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Internals
• P-SS702 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS703 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS704 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS705 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Externals
• P-SS706 South Site – 3D Artist Impression - Internals
• P-NS-SS800 North Site – South Side – Materials Façade

or any other plan that is agreed in writing as a working amendment by the Local Planning Authority

2 Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced on the northern and southern sites, and notwithstanding any previously submitted details, particulars/samples of the materials to be used for the external walls, roofs and entrances for each respective building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development of each building shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

3. The site shall be treated in accordance with a landscape scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any part of the development is commenced and all works in accordance with the scheme shall be completed within a period of 36 months from the date on which development in accordance with the permission hereby granted is first commenced, or such longer period as may be agreed by the Local Planning Authority, having regard to planting seasons, such landscape scheme to include; the planting of live trees, the treatment of the piazzas, the Wiend, pavements, the steps between Millgate and the piazza, and boundaries. All planting shall be maintained for a period of 5 years from the agreed date of planting.

4. Before any part of the development is commenced on the northern and southern sites, particulars of the rainscreen construction in relation to the panel size and joint details for each respective building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development of each building shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

5. No works shall take place to Municipal Buildings until English Heritage and/or other nominated person(s) have been allowed to make a photographic record of Municipal Buildings. This must be carried out by a professionally qualified archaeological/building recording consultant or organisation in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which shall first have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Upon completion the photographic record of the building shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

6. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until details of the proposed shared surfaces to include materials, colour and means of construction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials unless alternatives are agreed.

7. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no development shall be commenced until the following information has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: (i) a full site survey showing:

• the datum used to calibrate the site levels
• levels along all site boundaries
• levels across the site at regular intervals
• floor levels of adjoining buildings

(ii) full details of the proposed finished floor levels of all buildings and hard surfaces, including showing how levels relate to land adjoining the site and how provision is to be made to all access for all users.

The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

8. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application before any part of the demolition of Municipal Buildings is commenced, particulars of the chimney removal and reconstruction (including how the chimneys will be dismantled, stored and relocated) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved details.

9. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application before any part of the demolitions of Municipal Buildings is commenced, particulars of the Façade retention and support details including the means of fixing and attachment of the interior frame to the listed façade shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

10. Notwithstanding the details submitted with the application no demolition of Municipal Buildings shall be commenced until particulars of the reinstatement of the Dome (including the design, materials and any proposed lighting scheme) to the corner of Library Street and Hewlett Street shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed only in accordance with the approved materials.

11. No demolition of Municipal Buildings should be undertaken until details for the removal of the main staircase within Municipal Buildings (including identification of the elements to be retained, a programme for the removal of the main staircase and details of the subsequent retention and storage of the relevant parts) have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works of demolition shall be carried out fully in accordance with the approved details.

12. Before any part of the demolition of Municipal Buildings hereby approved is commenced, particulars for the maintenance of the terracotta façade to the Municipal Buildings through a conservation management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be undertaken and maintained only in accordance with the approved details.

13. The demolition works to Municipal Buildings shall not be commenced until a contract has been let for the works to implement the replacement building has been entered into.

Reasons:

1. For the avoidance of doubt, and having regard to Policy EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

2. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in terms of both design and accessibility having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

3. To help to assimilate the proposed development into its surroundings, having regard to Policies EV3A, EV3D, EV4A, EV4B and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

4. To ensure that the external appearance of the buildings is satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A, EV4A and EV4B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

5. To provide a legacy of information for public benefit on the site’s history and archaeology taking into account Policies EV4B and EV4E of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

6. To ensure that the construction and surfacing are appropriate in respect of the visual appearance and providing an area that is suitable for all users including vehicles, pedestrians and disabled people taking into account Policies EV3A, EV2D, A1H and A1C of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

7. To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory, having regard to Policies EV3A and A1C of the replacement Wigan UDP.

8. To ensure that measures are in place to remove and re-instate the chimneys to achieve a satisfactory external appearance to the buildings, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

9. To control the detailed works to the façade of Municipal Buildings to ensure its retention and to achieve a satisfactory external and internal appearance to this element of the listed building that is to be retained, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

10. To ensure that an acceptable replacement dome is constructed to achieve a satisfactory external appearance to Municipal Buildings, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

11. To retain elements of this historic fixture of the building which otherwise may be lost, taking into account Policy EV4B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

12. To ensure that the external façade and appearance of Municipal Buildings is maintained, having regard to Policies EV4B and EV3A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

13. To protect the condition of the listed building, taking into account Policy EV4B of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

(Councillor Mrs E Smethurst declared a personal and non prejudicial interest in this application because she is a board member of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and a member of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority).

(Councillor J D Hodgkinson requested that his vote against the decision be recorded).

A/08/71049 Conservation Area Consent for demolition of 17 – 19 the Wiend, Children’s Library and partial demolition of Municipal Buildings

Location: 17 - 19 The Wiend, Children's Library, The Wiend and Municipal Buildings, Hewlett Street Wigan (Wigan Central ward)

Decision: APPROVED (see also minute 30(4))

Condition: The demolition of 17-19 the Wiend shall not be commenced until a contract has been let for the works to implement the new piazza off Millgate.

Reason: To protect the character of the conservation area, taking into account Policy EV4A of the Replacement Wigan UDP.

(Councillor Mrs E Smethurst declared a personal and non prejudicial interest in this application because she is a board member of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and a member of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority).

(Councillor J D Hodgkinson requested that his vote against the decision be recorded).